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Sapura Energy Nets $720M from Multiple Drilling Services Contracts

Feb 26, 2025

Malaysia-based offshore services firm Sapura Energy, through its drilling arm Sapura Drilling, has secured multiple contracts for drilling-related services with oil and gas companies, worth over $720 million.Sapura Drilling won two contracts from PTTEP Energy Development Limited (PTTEP) for the provision of its tender assist drilling rigs, Sapura T-17 and Sapura T-18.Both projects will start in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026…

Baker Hughes: US oil & gas rig count at lowest since Dec 2021

Jan 24, 2025

U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a third week in a row to the lowest since December 2021, energy services firm Baker Hughes BKR.O said in its closely followed report on Friday.The oil and gas rig count…

Baker Hughes: US Rig Count Remains Steady

Nov 08, 2024

U.S. energy firms this week kept the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating unchanged for a record third week in a row, according to energy services firm Baker Hughes' data going back to 1987.The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output…

Ultra-High Pressure Oil Wells Could Unleash another 2B Barrels from GOM

Aug 18, 2024

U.S. energy firms last week cut oil and natural gas rigs for the second time in three weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday.The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by two to 586 in the week to Aug…

US Drilling Firms Grow Oil and Gas Rig Count

Aug 12, 2024

U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for the third time in four weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday.The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by two to 588 in the week to August 9…

Helmerich & Payne to Buy KCA Deutag for $1.97 Billion

Jul 29, 2024

Oilfield services firm Helmerich & Payne Inc will acquire Britain's KCA Deutag International for $1.97 billion in cash, making the combined company one of the biggest rig providers in the Middle East, the companies said on Thursday.Oilfield…

US Drillers Add Oil and Gas Rigs for First Time in Four Weeks

May 20, 2024

U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for the first time in four weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday.The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by one to 604 in the week to May 17…

Baker Hughes: US Drillers Cut Oil and Gas Rigs for Second Week In A Row

Mar 29, 2024

U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a second week in a row for the first time since mid-January, energy services firm Baker Hughes BKR.O said in its closely followed report on Thursday.The oil and gas rig count…

Baker Hughes Beats Profit Estimates

Jan 23, 2024

U.S. oilfield technology firm Baker Hughes beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, powered by strong demand for its services and equipment from LNG producers, as well as offshore and international markets.The company…

Halliburton Profit Beats on International Strength

Jan 23, 2024

Halliburton's fourth-quarter profit beat market expectations on Tuesday as strength in offshore and overseas drilling activities boosted demand for oilfield services and equipment.With a better economic environment and acerages internationally…

Petrobras Contracts Seadrill Drillship Pair

Dec 22, 2023

Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill on Friday announced that Petrobras has awarded 1,064-day fixed-term contracts to each of the West Auriga and the West Polaris in Brazil.The contracts are expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2024 and represent total contract value of approximately $1…

US Drillers Add Rigs for First Time in Three Weeks

Nov 17, 2023

U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for the first time in three weeks, as the oil rig count rose by the most since February, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday.The oil and gas rig count…

PHOTO: Giant Semi-Submersible Drilling Rig Leaves Norway aboard COSCO Heavy Lifter

Oct 12, 2023

COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Transport shared images on Wednesday of its semi-submersible heavy lift and transportation vessel carrying a massive semi-submersible drilling rig.The company, which specializes in the handling of heavy cargoes, did not…

Dolphin Drilling Emerges as Top Contender in Oil India Offshore Rig Bidding

Sep 14, 2023

Offshore drilling company Dolphin Drilling said Thursday it was announced as the lowest bidder in Oil India offshore drilling rig tender.The tender is for a 14-month firm contract + 7-month option periods.The Borgland Dolphin semi-submersible…

Transocean Secures 16-Well Contract for Transocean Equinox Rig in Australia

Jun 29, 2023

Offshore drilling contractor Transocean has secured a 16-well contract for the Transocean Equinox semi-submersible drilling rig in Australia for a consortium of four operators. The 380-day campaign contributes approximately $184 million in backlog…

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